"mainspace" meaning in All languages combined

See mainspace on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mainspaces [plural]
Etymology: Blend of main + namespace Etymology templates: {{blend|en|main|namespace}} Blend of main + namespace Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} mainspace (countable and uncountable, plural mainspaces)
  1. (Internet) The primary namespace of a wiki, excluding secondary content such as discussion pages. Tags: Internet, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet, Wiki Related terms: userspace
    Sense id: en-mainspace-en-noun-KaltUu00 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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